Masquerade fundraiser to help youngsters
Annual event slated for March 3

PLAN AHEAD- From left, Joyce Merkle, Carol Mullen and Dee Degen, members of the the Conejo Valley chapter of Assistance League, are extending an early invitation to their gala masquerade party scheduled for the new Four Seasons Hotel in March.

Assistance League of Conejo Valley will host its annual masquerade fundraiser on Sat., March 3 at the new Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village.

"We invite the community to join us for a wonderful evening of fine dining, dancing to the music of Wade Morris, and participating in truly exciting live and silent auctions," said League president Shirley Eichhorn.

"This is our one major fundraiser that supports numerous League philanthropy projects aimed at helping youngsters and adults in the community," Eichorn said.

Those who are interested can visit the Assistance League website, www.alcv.net, to learn more about the Conejo Valley chapter of Assistance League.

The event will help fund Operation School Bell, which distributes more than 1,200 backpacks filled with school supplies, shoe vouchers, and clothing packets filled with pants, a sweatshirt, Tshirts, underwear and socks for first and second-graders.

In addition, the League's Sharea-Bear project distributes 1,700 teddy bears to hospitals and health clinics for children in stressful situations.

A literacy program gives firstand second-graders one-on-one support from League members to improve kids' reading skills.

Another project, Transitional Living Care, provides clothing and household items, mentoring, and emotional support to young adults, 17, 18 and 19, who are leaving the foster care system.

For additional information or to receive an invitation to the masquerade, call Carol Mullen at (805) 231-9936 or visit the website.